Identifying different types of abuse and signs Unmute The four types of abuse include physical, sexual, emotional, and neglect. Signs of physical abuse include unexplained bruises, welts, or burns. You should be on the look out for injuries with a pattern that could've been made with a hand or belt. One sign of this type of abuse is explanations that don't make sense with the injury. Evidence of sexual abuse looks like torn or stained underclothing, unexplained sore throats, trouble walking or sitting, STDs, or pregnancy's especially before the age of 14. Emotional abuse looks like overeating or not eating enough, speech disorders, and nervous disorders like rashes hives, facial tics and frequent stomach aches.